Summary

The DMV rapper Substantial has been ripping mics for years. Starting with the self made label U.V. Ink, he began making his mark on the game. His debut solo did well everywhere but particularly in Japan where he hit the Top 10. This success set off a career touring Asia that led the emcee to touch down in Taiwan, China, Japan and more - not to mention Europe and almost all of North America. As things began to get busier he linked with QN5 to focus solely on artistic creation. His collaborations have been equally profound including work with the legendary DJ Kool Herc, Bootsy Collins, Chew Fu, Cunninlynguists, and even an appearance on Bruce Kulick's (of KISS) album alongside all-star rocker Gene Simmons. His videos have appeared on MTV, BET, and VH1, while his music has made it to the second round of Grammy voting in 3 categories. Even the renowned car company Bentley reached out to have Substantial create a song for them and perform in China at their car show. Vogue Magazine included his music in a recent playlist. Not bad for the PG County rapper who has also contributed heavily to his community's well being by way of building recording studios for disadvantaged youth in conjunction with the Covenant House and raising money for school music programs in VH1's Save The Music Series. For his newest album "Home Is Where The Art Is" (Mello Music Group) Substantial enlisted the help of executive producer Oddisee who also arranged & mixed the record and contributed a large portion of the production. And that's just the start, no wonder they call him Substantial.

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Tycoon
(Posted:
6/17/2014 1:40:00 PM; Partial IP: 235.70.172)Location: Skidegate, Canada
Comment: Great album throughout. All tracks bang and a take on positivity make this a must have for hip hop heads.

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real hip hop head
(Posted:
10/13/2013 1:12:00 AM; Partial IP: 160.54.116)Location: college park md
Comment: since when do cats in the city have a down south accent when they spit?
looks like the industry standard these days....pretty lame if you ask me. try that shit in in nyc and you look like a dummy

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Brand-New
(Posted:
11/18/2012 4:51:00 PM; Partial IP: 73.72.82.7)Location: New Jersey
Comment: Very dope album from start to finish. I never heard of this MC until recently and I'm glad I discovered his music. I'll definitely be on the look out for future projects from him.

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mcc1333
(Posted:
11/1/2012 4:06:00 PM; Partial IP: 24.111.157)Location: Leicester UK
Comment: With Oddisee in the exec producer's chair, this lp was always going to be on point. Loses one star for the vinyl pressing being such awful quality. Did you rush this out MMG?

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Kelvin
(Posted:
10/7/2012 1:36:00 PM; Partial IP: .111.105.2)Location: Ridgeland, MS
Comment: Yeah, I'm on my Mello Music right now and this is ill. Straight MCing on this. Good guy rap but with an eye that still knows the streets. Positive tracks here.

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uknoww1212
(Posted:
10/2/2012 11:32:00 AM; Partial IP: .44.108.86)Location: jerzey
Comment: I think maybe I came into this with it's gonna sound like some QN5 shit. I was wrong, I wish I wasn't. pretty boring

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FLX
(Posted:
9/7/2012 1:11:00 PM; Partial IP: .57.141.50)Location: Benztown, Germany
Comment: In the mist of all that trash ass drakewayneross hip pop bullshit, real hip hop is stil alive as long as albums as dope as this get released!

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jeff 413
(Posted:
9/6/2012 10:15:00 PM; Partial IP: .128.46.18)Location: 413
Comment: Keef this is dope as hell ..thats why it gets 5 stars. perfect? nope but dope.
on a side note I think it'd be cool to have a rating scale 1-10 ..We could be more honest

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keef
(Posted:
9/6/2012 1:13:00 PM; Partial IP: 18.115.235)Location: london
Comment: 5stars... really?.. you do realise that makes it a perfect album!? I thought it was more like a 3er. oh well, to each his own

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Child of the 90's
(Posted:
9/6/2012 8:56:00 AM; Partial IP: .71.123.36)Location: North Carolina
Comment: Substantial got a banging album in his hands. Mello Music Group never disappoint us.

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Lisa
(Posted:
9/4/2012 10:42:00 PM; Partial IP: 02.159.136)Location: Kissimmee
Comment: I Love Substantial music. Substantial Is and always will be a soulful artist. Be blessed from the most high.

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CM aka Creative
(Posted:
9/4/2012 10:15:00 AM; Partial IP: .95.83.177)Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Comment: If you're not familar with Substantial, then you will learn that his flow is top notch. The prodcutions on this album is top notch. The whole damn project is top notch. 5 stars easy. If you're looking for a feature from your favorite Young Money rapper, you're in the wrong spot. This is Hip Hop not Pop Hop.

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SCRATCHINlikeDJS
(Posted:
7/14/2012 5:38:00 PM; Partial IP: 86.192.126)Location: Evansville
Comment: Really excited for this release. Mello Music Group and Qn5 are imo the two best labels out today, and Substantial never dissapoints... and he has some Oddisee beats?.... don't sleep on this one kids!

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